Tag: February 1920
Diamond Thieves Strike in Seattle: Actress Caught in the Web
In a shocking turn of events, the notorious Diamond Thieves gang has confessed to a string of high-profile robberies plaguing Seattle’s streets. At the center of the investigation is none other than actress Dana Sleet, held as a key witness in the case. According to sources, the Diamond Thieves have been targeting the city’s wealthy…
Grigsby Saves the Day: Alaska’s Surveyor General Office Secured in Washington
In a thrilling turn of events, Delegate George B. Grigsby of Alaska emerged victorious in a heated debate on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 1920. Grigsby’s courageous fight saved the offices of the Surveyor General in Alaska from being discontinued by the Appropriations Committee. The Appropriations…
Prohibition Fizzles in Michigan: ‘Whiskey Revolt’ Turns into Farce
In a dramatic turn of events, a supposed ‘Whiskey Revolt’ led by Federal Prohibition Commissioner Major A.V. Dalrymple in Michigamme, Michigan, has turned into a hilarious farce. On February 15, 1920, Dalrymple, armed with thirty-five agents, had vowed to take down County Prosecutor Martin McDonough and put an end to the notorious ‘whiskey rebellion’ in…
McAdoo’s Paper Trail: A Trail of Waste and Deceit
In a scathing indictment, Senator Smoot accused the executive departments of the Federal Government of squandering a staggering amount of print paper. The Utah Republican’s explosive claims were made in the Senate, where he revealed that between July 1, 1916, and last July 15, 30,144,362 copies of speeches by cabinet officials and other individuals were…
Dry Spell: Feds Crack Down on Bootleggers, NYPD Lends a Hand
In a bold move to curb the city’s notorious liquor trade, federal authorities have enlisted the NYPD’s assistance in their crackdown on illicit dealers. On February 2, 1920, a high-stakes conference was held in the office of Corporation Counsel William P. Burr, where city officials and federal prohibition enforcement agents hashed out the details of…
Bootleggers Strike Gold: $100,000 Stash of Whiskey Stolen in Midnight Heist
February 2, 1920, will go down in infamy as the night a brazen gang of thieves struck a Maryland distillery, making off with a staggering 60 barrels of fine whiskey. The haul, valued at a cool $100,000, is a windfall for any bootlegger looking to make a killing in the lucrative black market. Related Federal…
Uncle Sam’s Long Arm: Uncovering the Secret Operations of World War
In the aftermath of World War I, a hidden chapter in the conflict’s history has come to light. For the past two years, a team of hundreds of men and women has been working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of clandestine operations to justice. These agents, from various government departments, have demonstrated feats of detective…
